Fernando Llorente 87th-minute header earned Tottenham a victory against Watford to maintain their chase of the Premier League’s top two.

The Spaniard, deputising for injured leading striker Harry Kane, had earlier missed two efforts from close range before he finally hit the target when he guided Danny Rose’s hanging ball past Ben Foster.

Watford had taken the lead shortly before the break when Jose Holebas, who was exceptional at left-back, delivered an out-swinging corner which goalkeeper Hugo Lloris misjudged, allowing Craig Cathcart to nod in.

Son Heung-min, back from the Asian Cup with South Korea, equalised 10 minutes from time when he thrashed home from 12 yards out.

Spurs remain in third but are now only two points behind defending champions Manchester City and seven behind leaders Liverpool.